A young girl, marjan, rescues the fabled shahrazad from the sultans wrath in this exciting and thoughtprovoking novel from fletcher flight of the. Susan fletcher books list of books by author susan fletcher. Buy shadow spinner by susan fletcher online at alibris. Click to read more about shadow spinner by susan fletcher. And every morning, the sultan lets her live another day providing the story is. Readers with the bigdream bug, and the travel bug, will love being whisked away by the tales relayed in. A young girl, marjan, rescues the fabled shahrazad from the sultans wrath in this exciting and thoughtprovoking novel from fletcher flight of the dragon kyn, 1993, etc.
The story follows thirteenyear old marjan, a servant and storyteller, as she struggles to find new stories to help keep her heroine, shahrazad, alive. Three more dragon chronicles have followed, the latest in 2010. May 01, 1998 shadow spinner by susan fletcher is set in ancient persia and it is a retelling of 1001 arabian nights. Shahrazad woman who has to tell a story a night to her husband, the mean sultan.
Shadow spinner by susan fletcher, dave kramer, paperback. This book will hold your interest from beginning to end. Shadow spinner by susan fletcher is set in ancient persia and it is a retelling of 1001 arabian nights. Browse susan fletchers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
Shahrazad, a courageous wife who postpones her own execution by enthralling the sultan with suspenseful stories, is aided by a disabled young woman who spins st. In an adventure equal to any a storyteller might relate, a crippled. Susan fletcher is the author of the dragon kyn books as well as captivating picture books and novels for children and young adults. She was born in pasadena, california and has worked from wilsonville, oregon her first book was dragons milk, a fantasy novel from jean karl books at atheneum in 1989. Read shadow spinner by susan fletcher available from rakuten kobo. If you are into books with a little bit if scare i definitely recommend this book to you. Maud hart lovelace award nominee minnesota, 20002001. Susan fletcher, quote from shadow spinner the sultan tapped his tented fingers, staring into the distance. We include a wonderful reading list of more books by the same authors and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, shadow spinner by susan fletcher. The original story tells of a sultan who, after finding his wife with another man, chooses. Shadow spinner study guide by virginia zeller for the novel by susan fletcher cd version. Shadow spinner a jean karl book by fletcher, susan, paperback.
Shahrazad, a courageous wife who postpones her own. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. And every morning, the sultan lets her live another day providing the story is interesting enough to capture his. Popular author susan fletcher s fascination with storytelling shines from her version of arabian nights. Shadow spinner starts 989 days after shahrazad stopped the sultans murder of wife after wife by volunteering to marry him, then telling him stories so gripping, with cliffhangers so huge, that each one buys her another day of life. Shadow spinner book by susan fletcher, dave kramer official. Shadow spinner by susan fletcher fantastic fiction. Maryland blackeyed susan book award nominee, 20002001. Popular author susan fletchers fascination with storytelling shines from her version of arabian nights. She was born in pasadena, california and has worked from wilsonville, oregon. What other book might you compare shadow spinner to and why. Shadow spinner is a historical fiction novel for children and young adults written by american author susan fletcher and published in 1998. A young girl, marjan, rescues the fabled shahrazad from the sultans wrath in this exciting and thoughtprovoking novel from fletcher flight of the dragon kyn.
The story is told from the point of view of shahrazads cripple slave. Shadow spinner by susan fletcher book report by levi. Shadow spinner by susan fletcher, dave kramer, hardcover. Shadow spinner susan fletcher compact disc unabridged audio cd published april 1st 1999 by recorded books llc audio cd, 0 pages. Shadow spinner by susan fletcher paperback shahrazad stories. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Shadow spinner study guide progeny press literature. Shadow spinner download free pdf and ebook by susan fletcher. Jan 08, 2016 listen to shadow spinner audiobook by susan fletcher. Marjan is a poor, crippled orphan girl, but she is happy living with her aunt and uncle in the sultans city. Shadow spinner by susan fletcher paperback shahrazad.
The original story tells of a sultan who, after finding his wife with another man, chooses to believe that all women are deceitful. Susan fletcher author susan fletcher is the acclaimed author of the dragon chronicles, composed of dragons milk, flight of the dragon kyn, sign of the dove, and ancient, strange, and lovely as well as the awardwinning alphabet of dreams, shadow spinner, walk across t. Susan fletcher from a quiet spinner of tales, marjan suddenly becomes the center of a. Shadow spinner by susan fletcher every night, shahrazad begins a story. Susan fletcher born may 28, 1951 is an american writer of fiction, primarily speculative fiction for children or young adults. At first it gets a little boring but if you stay with it as you get farther into the book it does become a lot more exciting.
Shadow spinner audiobook by susan fletcher rakuten kobo. Buy a cheap copy of shadow spinner book by susan fletcher. The theme of betrayal carries throughout the book, but forgiveness enters the story at the end. It seemed like the whole story was spinning itself together. Start by marking shadow spinner susan fletcher compact disc unabridged as want to read. Shadow spinner by susan fletcher overdrive rakuten.
Listen to shadow spinner by susan fletcher available from rakuten kobo. Potterhead14 favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite november 20, 2019 subject. Suddenly, he lunged toward me, took hold of my wrist, and pulled me roughly down to sit on the cushion beside him. Shadow spinner by susan fletcher tells a plausible story behind the story of scheherazade, the woman who saved her own life and the lives of all women in persia by. But even if you dont like books like that you should still give it a try. Susan fletcher audio books, best sellers, author bio. Susan fletcher is the acclaimed author of the dragon chronicles, composed of dragonas milk, flight of the dragon kyn, sign of the dove, and ancient, strange, and lovely as well as the awardwinning alphabet of dreams, shadow spinner, walk across the sea, and falcon in the glass.
Listeners of all ages will love this fresh approach to the ancient collection of fabulous tales, made even more lyrical with suzanne torens musical narration. In shadow spinner, fletcher has done a marvelous job of fleshing out the legendary storyteller and her situation. Marjan, who had been just a quiet spinner of tales when the story began, becomes the center of a story more surprising than she ever imagined. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Shadow spinner book by susan fletcher, dave kramer. Shadow spinner by susan fletcher tells a plausible story behind the story of scheherazade, the woman who saved her own life and the lives of all women in persia by telling stories to the sultan for 1001 straight nights. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Set in ancient persia, shadow spinner is a reimagining. Shadow spinner ebook by susan fletcher rakuten kobo. Shadow spinner is a book based on an old legend that some intellectuals say began in india, although evidence seems to point to a persian book of fairy tales.
Purchase of this study guide entitles an individual teacher. Shahrazad, a courageous wife who postpones her own execution by enthralling the sultan with suspenseful stories, is aided by. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free.
A book report on the wonderful shadow spinner by susan fletcher written by samantha h. All of the unit lessons are written from a christian worldview. This book is about a girl named marjan, and her adventure of helping the great story teller shahrazad in her most dispirit time. Shadow spinner had a range of interesting characters, colorful settings that ranged from a palace, the palaces harem, the palaces rooftops, the streets of the poorest people outside the palace, and plenty of action. Land of enchantment book award nominee new mexico, 20002001 lone star reading list texas, 20002001 maryland blackeyed susan book award nominee, 20002001. Shadow spinner by susan fletcher this retelling of 1001 arabian nights is an unexpected gem. Shadow spinner study guide progeny press literature curriculum. Susan fletcher is the acclaimed author of journey of the pale bear.
Like most people, i probably heard of shahrazads tales long before being aware of the lady herself, since i. Shadow spinner, alphabet of dreams, and dragons milk have been published in germanlanguage editions since 2002. Ncte notable childrens books in the language arts, 1999. Her first book was dragons milk, a fantasy novel from jean karl books at atheneum in 1989. Shadow spinner by susan fletcher historical novels. The original tale is the story of shaharazad, the young woman who tells stories each night to the sultan, ending before the climax is complete in order to remain alive one more day. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. I think that many of my boy readers would be drawn into this. Marjans mother appears to have betrayed her as a child, but the resolution of this is a beautiful part of the story. References edit a b c d susan fletcher at the internet speculative fiction database.
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